A Man of Action
Synopsis
Wealthy Bruce MacAllister, goaded by his fiancée, Helen, into proving that he is a man of action rather than a pampered youth tells his estate administrator, Eugene Preston, that he is going east for a meeting. Instead, Bruce dons a disguise and infiltrates the San Francisco underworld. Mistaken for master criminal "The Chicago Kid", he finds himself leading the gang in a robbery of his own fortune in diamonds. Discovering Eugene's intention to steal the jewels for himself he engineers it so the loot changes hands many times. Getting wise, Helen summons the police, the criminals are apprehended, and she sees Bruce in a new light.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
June 3, 1923
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- James W. Horne
- Screenplay & Story
- Bradley King
- Original Title
- A Man of Action
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 1h 0m
- Production Studios
- Thomas H. Ince Corporation
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
James W. Horne
Bradley King
Max Dupont
LeRoy Stone
Thomas H. Ince
Department Leadership Roster
LeRoy Stone
Editor
James W. Horne
Director
Max Dupont
Director of Photography
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About A Man of Action
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What is A Man of Action about?
Wealthy Bruce MacAllister, goaded by his fiancée, Helen, into proving that he is a man of action rather than a pampered youth tells his estate administrator, Eugene Preston, that he is going east for a meeting. Instead, Bruce dons a disguise and infiltrates the San Francisco underworld. Mistaken for master criminal "The Chicago Kid", he finds himself leading the gang in a robbery of his own fortune in diamonds. Discovering Eugene's intention to steal the jewels for himself he engineers it so the loot changes hands many times. Getting wise, Helen summons the police, the criminals are apprehended, and she sees Bruce in a new light.
Who directed A Man of Action?
A Man of Action was directed by James W. Horne.
Who stars in A Man of Action?
The principal cast of A Man of Action includes Douglas MacLean, Marguerite De La Motte, Raymond Hatton, Wade Boteler, Arthur Stuart Hull.
When was A Man of Action released and how long is it?
A Man of Action was released in 1923 with a total runtime of 1h 0m.